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Thanks for the reply, Cehlbeck. Please let me know how things work out.
I'm curious about the cost of new and how it handles etc.

MNeblett: thanks also for the reply. So, in your opinion the Bushtec handles more smoothly/no waggling issues? How about cost? I presume the Unigo is a bit less expensive? And a wobble/waggle at 70+mph is acceptable? Does that occur all the time or only under certain conditions eg: weight loading or passing/following large trucks?

As a side note, I'm thinking that if it keeps me under 70+mph it's likely a good thing
(I do tend to push my luck a fair bit speed-wise)

So, in your opinion the Bushtec handles more smoothly/no waggling issues? How about cost? I presume the Unigo is a bit less expensive? And a wobble/waggle at 70+mph is acceptable? Does that occur all the time or only under certain conditions eg: weight loading or passing/following large trucks?

The Bushtec is a smoother-following trailer -- longer neck, air-adjustable suspension with far more travel/ability to absorb road shocks, large-diameter, well-separated wheels, and a hitch arrangement which does not transfer "tip-over" torques from the trailer to the bike = an inherently more stable platform.

A few years ago, my Bushtec Quantum was over $4k; the Uni-Go is, what, 1/2 that? Not sure, as I purchased mine used.

The small amount of trailer movement at 70+ is, for me, acceptable. At first a bit disconcerting, but by now I'm fairly comfortable, as it appears to be adequately self-damping (i.e., I don't "stiff-arm" the handlebars, and let the bike's head wag a tiny bit without feeling the wobble is heading of "out of control"). Again, more weight in the trailer tends to reduce the amount of wagging.

And yes, the wagging must be "induced" by something like a significant pavement irregularity or a pulsing wind from a truck -- the trailer is not inherently unstable.

The Bushtec is a smoother-following trailer -- longer neck, air-adjustable suspension with far more travel/ability to absorb road shocks, large-diameter, well-separated wheels, and a hitch arrangement which does not transfer "tip-over" torques from the trailer to the bike = an inherently more stable platform.

A few years ago, my Bushtec Quantum was over $4k; the Uni-Go is, what, 1/2 that? Not sure, as I purchased mine used.

The small amount of trailer movement at 70+ is, for me, acceptable. At first a bit disconcerting, but by now I'm fairly comfortable, as it appears to be adequately self-damping (i.e., I don't "stiff-arm" the handlebars, and let the bike's head wag a tiny bit without feeling the wobble is heading of "out of control"). Again, more weight in the trailer tends to reduce the amount of wagging.

And yes, the wagging must be "induced" by something like a significant pavement irregularity or a pulsing wind from a truck -- the trailer is not inherently unstable.

Agreed on your comments re Unigo. I designed an adjustable damper for mine that greatly reduced the tendency to wag. Staying under 80 mph also helps

Uni-go trailers again

I'd like to bump this thread. It's been a year since anyone posted and I never saw an answer about the "newer" Uni-go trailers and whether they perform better. I'm very seriously looking at buying one. I'd rather buy used, but I'd pay extra for a new one if they have been significantly improved. Any new Uni-go owners out there pulling one behind either a 1200RT or an 1150GS? I really don't need the extra space of a larger, two wheel trailer. Any updated information would be appreciated. Also, is the Bushtec hitch better or worse than the DMC hitch? -Al

I'd like to bump this thread. It's been a year since anyone posted and I never saw an answer about the "newer" Uni-go trailers and whether they perform better. I'm very seriously looking at buying one. I'd rather buy used, but I'd pay extra for a new one if they have been significantly improved. Any new Uni-go owners out there pulling one behind either a 1200RT or an 1150GS? I really don't need the extra space of a larger, two wheel trailer. Any updated information would be appreciated. Also, is the Bushtec hitch better or worse than the DMC hitch? -Al

As well, I would be interested in any update regarding the Uni-Go production. Maybe someone in Jacksonville area would just ride over and take a look? - Bob (ex distributor for Uni-Go in Canada)